WRAP & Me – Angela’s WRAP Story

I became acquainted with WRAP two years ago. I had started a new job in Peer Support, and was researching tools and techniques to use with members of our drop in center. My supervisor suggested I read some materials that she had about WRAP. I really liked what I was reading. Soon after, I began working on the WRAP Correspondence Course; then I more than liked WRAP—I was hooked.

WRAP helps me to take control over my own recovery. When I follow my Daily Maintenance Plan, I tend to do pretty well. When I notice that I am not doing well, and think to consult my written plan, I often realize that I have not been following my Daily Maintenance Plan, and quickly remedy the situation.

During a recent difficult time, a consultation with my WRAP helped me to decide that Things Were Getting Worse and to talk with my doctor about resuming the use of medication, an action that I had identified (while I was well) as being a good step to take when I was not feeling well.

When I started hiring Peer Support workers for the drop in center team, I asked each of them to complete a WRAP—or at least familiarize themselves with the concepts. Even those of my team who did not embrace WRAP as a whole have made use of ideas like the Wellness Toolbox and Daily Maintenance Plan.

I am pleased to have the chance to attend WARP Facilitator training later this year, along with some of my drop in center team. I am looking forward to learning more, and to leading WRAP groups for those with whom I work—it is my “Grand Plan” to help each person served by and serving in our agency who would like a WRAP to write and use one, and to introduce the foundational principles and vocabulary of WRAP into our daily experience. WRAP has been a great help to me—I want to share the WRAP experience with others.

Mary Ellen Copeland and her staff cannot address personal mental health problems and issues. We care very much about your concerns but we must focus our efforts on education and resource development. For more information on how to get help for yourself or the people you are supporting, please use the resources on this website.